Tag: PSG

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has reiterated his desire to remain at the club, Foot Mercato report. “The coach knows the Catalan team well, and he deserves praise for this performance. He worked perfectly. Everything went exactly in the direction we planned,” the Italian said, following their 4-nil thrashing of Barcelona yesterday. “I’m happy to attract the interest of other big clubs, but I do not want to change. I am part of a great project, and we want to become one of the three best teams in Europe.” In a…

French champions Paris-Saint Germain are preparing to raid Premier League next summer, according to reports. The French champions are reportedly looking for a striker and have identified Man City’s Sergio Aguero and Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez as possible summer recruitments. Goal.com reports that PSG boss Unai Emery wants to sign a world-class forward to partner Edison Cavani next season. Sanchez and Aguero feature at the top of PSG’s wish list and the Ligue 1 giants are prepared to break the bank to land one of the two in the summer. Aguero…

Bayern Munich boss Carlos Ancelotti has set his sights on Paris Saint-Germain maestro Marco Verratti, according to a report from French publication Le Parisien. The Italian manager, who signed Verratti during his last season at PSG, is reportedly keen on bringing the midfielder over to Munich this summer. Verratti is expected to take the place of Xabi Alonso whose contract expires in June this year. The 24-year-old is considered to be one of the best midfielders in the world and debatably the best among peers of the same age grade. He…

Inter Milan are readying a massive €78M bid for 24-year-old PSG midfielder Marco Verratti, according to a report by Repubblica this morning. Following their takeover by the Chinese Suning Group last summer, Inter have made waves in the transfer market, with players like Gabriel Barbosa, Joao Mario and Antonio Candreva making big money moves to the Milan club. The new Chinese owners are keen to bring the club back to its winning ways, and this new bid is a clear statement of intent. They will come under fierce competition from rivals…

Paris Saint Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi is currently considering his future options, with the 29-year-old being attracted to the possibility of playing in the English Premier League, as reported by Le Parisien. After spending five seasons with the Ligue 1 champions, Matuidi is now understood to be seeking a fresh challenge but has as yet not submitted a formal transfer request to PSG. At present although PSG are participating in the International Champions Cup in America, Matuidi is on holiday with the expectation being that he will to return to…

Gonzalo Higuain is reportedly set to leave Napoli this summer, but not for Arsenal or Liverpool. According to reliable Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the striker has agreed personal terms with Juventus. The report claims the Old Lady and Higuain have agreed on a four-year contract, which would net the 28-year-old £6.3 million per season, making him the highest earner with the Serie A champions. Juventus now have to convince Napoli to sell their star man, who scored a league record 36 goals last season as the Partenopei finished second…

With Sam Allardyce widely expected to be offered the role as England manager, Sunderland are weighing up former Manchester United boss David Moyes as his replacement, according to a report by the Telegraph. Allardyce has not been given any guarantees from the FA at this stage, but the report claims that it is starting to look like Allardyce’s appointment is a “done deal.” Chairman Ellis Short has already identified David Moyes as Allardyce’s potential replacement. The former Everton and Manchester United boss has been out of work since he was sacked by…

On Wednesday, West Bromwich Albion took on Paris Saint-German in a friendly encounter. The Baggies lost 2-1 but jumped in front after 15 minutes of play when former Chelsea star David Luiz, rocking a new hairstyle, scored a bizarre own goal for the Ligue 1 champions… David Luiz, new hairdo, calamitous as ever 😂😂pic.twitter.com/5uExTScc9m — The Inverted Whinger (@GoonerManN5) 13 juli 2016

Former Sweden and Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed he will sign for Manchester United after leaving the Ligue 1 champions. Not surprisingly, Twitter exploded when the 34-year-old striker announced his new club: No champions league football but still get the tops #ibrahimovic #mufc — MORE THAN A KING (@abdu00nine) 30 juni 2016 You’ve got to welcome the arrival of one Zlatan Ibrahimovic no matter which club you pledged your allegiance to… — Firdauz As’at (@Furudeusu) 30 juni 2016 Imagine Marcus Rashford & Anthony Martial knowing they have Zlatan Ibrahimovic…

The wait if finally over: Zlatan Ibrahimovic will team up with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United next season. The 34-year-old striker confirmed his move to Old Trafford on his Instagram account. Time to let the world know. My next destination is @manchesterunited #iamcoming Een foto die is geplaatst door IAmZlatan (@iamzlatanibrahimovic) op 30 Jun 2016 om 7:56 PDT A report by The Guardian earlier this week claimed Manchester United were close to signing the Sweden superstar, who left PSG after winning yet another Ligue 1 title while to win the…

Paris Saint-Germain have all the financial funds in the world and a new ambitious coach with Unai Emery. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaving the Ligue 1 champions, they are looking to add a new star striker. In that regard, PSG are battling two Premier League clubs. First, the Paris club have identified Alexandre Lacazette is one of their man summer transfer targets. However, the 25-year-old is also wanted by a number of other big European clubs, including Arsenal. According to L’Equipe (via talkSPORT), Arsenal and PSG are leading the chase for Lacazette, with…

Manchester United are closing in on the signings of both Sweden superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Borussia Dortmund playmaker Henrikh Mikhitaryan, according to a report by The Guardian. Jose Mourinho is attempting to improve his squad after replacing Louis van Gaal and has already signed Eric Bailly from Villarreal. But now, the Red Devils are on the verge of signing two big names. Ibrahimovic has been linked with a summer transfer all season long and decided against extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, making himself a free agent during the transfer market.…

Arsenal have been linked with a number of big names during the summer transfer market, even after signing Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach fairly early. Arsene Wenger desperately wants to bring another Premier League crown to the Emirates, but has been given two massive blows regarding a couple of transfer targets. First up: Edinson Cavani. The Uruguayan international has been on the Gunners’ radar for a long time and was rumoured to leave Paris Saint-Germain after another frustrating season in Paris. However, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaving the Ligue 1 champions…

Manchester United are being heavily linked with a big money, 100m Euro offer for Paris St. Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, according to various sources. United now have Jose Mourinho at the helm, and the Portuguese is said to be keen to add first Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the the Italian defensive midfielder, from PSG. The latter is reported by Italian sports daily Courier dello Sport, to be valued at £79m, a figure United are thought to be willing to pay. Verratti, 23, will not be part of Italy’s Euro 2016 campaign, due…

Jose Mourinho has been in charge of Manchester United for a couple of days now, but his only moves so far have been extending the contracts of talents Marcus Rashford and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson. However, things are looking to change for the Red Devils as it is reported that United will beat main rival Juventus for the services of Valencia’s Andre Gomes. A report by respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio claims negotiations between Valencia and the Serie A champions have stalled due to the price-tag of the 22-year-old Portuguese midfielder. The La Liga outfit are said…

Everton are set for a squad overhaul as The Toffees disappointed this season, finishing in 11th place in the Premier League and sacking manager Roberto Martinez. According to the Mail on Sunday, Everton remain interested in appointing Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager, following talks last week. The Argentine’s reign at Manchester City came to end due to the signing of Pep Guardiola and joins a list of potential managers with Ronald Koeman, Unai Emery, Frank de Boer and David Moyes. However, The Toffees are not the only club interested in Pellegrini,…

With Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Manchester United’s new manager this week, the transfer rumour mill hasn’t stopped spinning. The Red Devils remain the only Premier League club Zlatan Ibrahimovic has considered during the past few months, but according to a report by Sky Sports, United are facing serious competition from an unnamed Chinese club that have tabled a deal worth £53 million over two years. Meanwhile, United have held talks with Kostas Manolas’s agent regarding a summer move for the Roma centre-back, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di…

According to L’Equipe (via Get French Football), Paris Saint-Germain are in regular contact with the agents of Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Arenal’s Alexis Sanchez. It was recently announced that Sanchez has grown disgruntled at the North London club and could seek a summer move. The Chilean star was linked with a move to Bayern Munich or Juventus, but now PSG are also ready to swoop in for the 27-year-old. Sanchez has been a key player in Arsene Wenger’s team since making a £30 million move from Barcelona in 2014. His current deal with the Gunners…

Finally, it’s official. Zlatan Ibrahimovic will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of this season, with a number of big Premier League clubs interested in his services. The 34-year-old striker kept his decision secret for almost an entire season, but announced it on his personal Twitter account Friday morning. “I came like a king, left like a legend,” Ibrahimovic wrote, stating he will play his last game at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, when PSG host Nantes. My last game tomorrow at Parc des Princes. I came like a…

Liverpool will target Cologne goalkeeper Timo Horn with a view to making the German their number one between the sticks next season, despite extending Simon Mignolet’s contract. According to a report in The Sun, the Reds sent scout Dave Fallows to make a final check on the 22-year-old during Cologne’s encounter with Augsburg on Friday, a game that ended in a 0-0 draw. Horn is seen by coach Jurgen Klopp as the long-term solution to his problems regarding goalkeepers. Simon Mignolet signed a new five-year contract earlier this season, but the German feels he needs a…

West Ham, Inter and Olympiakos are all interested in Bournemouth winger Max Gradel and are willing to pay his £10 million asking price, according to The Daily Mail. The Ivory Coast international joined the Cherries only last summer from French side Saint-Etienne, as they paid £7 million for his services. Gradel provided only one goal and two assists in his first Premier League season, as a cruciate ligament injury ruled him out for six months. However, the 28-year-old has impressed since his return to action for the Cherries and is now wanted by…

Paris Saint-Germain have made an approach to Jose Mourinho to become their new manager this summer, according to Sky Sports. Only two days ago, it was reported that the Portuguese has signed a three-year deal to take over at Manchester United next season. However, various media outlets have claimed that Mourinho will take charge of the Red Devils in the summer, while others have contested that Louis Van Gaal will see out his contract at Old Trafford. Mourinho has also been linked with the job at Real Madrid, with some reports…

Mesut Ozil is leading the way this season with 18 assists in the Premier League. The German playmaker even leads all players in the five biggest European competitions (England, Italy, Spain, Germany, France). The Arsenal star is also featured in Europe’s top ten assists leaders since the 2012/2013 season, together with three other current Premier League playmakers (via OptaJean). 10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG) – 38 The Swede is proving that these days strikers are more than goalscorers. Ibrahimovic has scored a leading 32 league goals this season, but has also…

Eden Hazard will resist offers from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in a bid to impress new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, according to The Times. The Belgian and 2014/2015 Premier League Player of the Year has endured a very poor season, scoring just two goals – in the FA Cup – in 38 appearances for the Blues. Hazard has been linked with a possible summer exit, with especially Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain being very interested in the playmaker’s services. However, the 25-year-old is looking to impress new coach Antonio…

Arsenal are preparing to make a bid for Leicester City midfielder N’Golo Kante, after it emerged that the France international has a £20 million release clause in his contract, according to The Daily Mail. Kante was recently nominated as one of the six candidates to win the Premier League’s Player of the Year award, together with team-mates Riyad Mahrez and Jamie Vardy, Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil, Tottenham’s Harry Kane, and West Ham’s Dimitri Payet. The 25-year-old signed for the Foxes from French side Caen for £5.6 million last summer, when a £20…